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New Online Sterile Compounding Training Program Accelerates Pharmacy Technician Prep For The CSPT® ExamDENVER, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TRC® Healthcare (Therapeutic Research Center or TRC®), a leading provider of medication advisory and learning solutions and the author of Pharmacist's Letter, announced today a new Pharmacy Technicians University program that prepares pharmacy technicians for success on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation (CSPT®) exam. The new PTU Elite: CSPT® Prep Program provides pharmacy technicians with dedicated sterile compounding training in a convenient, easy-to-use, online solution. The comprehensive curriculum is aligned with PTCB's high standards for CSPT certification and includes courses that address USP <797> and USP <800> compliance requirements. This is the first program within the new "PTU Elite" suite of offerings aimed at supporting pharmacy technicians along their career paths. "The PTU Elite: CSPT® Prep Program is an excellent resource for facilities conducting sterile compounding to support their pharmacy technicians in receiving this advanced credential," said Wes Crews, Chief Executive Officer of TRC. "Organizations can leverage the PTU Elite: CSPT® Prep Program to meet the growing need for reliably trained, qualified pharmacy technicians, as well as support a commitment to quality, medication safety, and a higher level of patient care." p>Available for purchase as a stand-alone offering, the PTU Elite: CSPT Prep Program is a 59-hour program designed for currently-practicing, PTCB-certified pharmacy technicians. It includes didactic and simulation courses, continuing education, and allows technicians to sit for the CSPT exam with just one year of experience in compounded sterile preparation, versus the standard three-year requirement.The PTU Elite: CSPT Prep Program is the perfect complement to Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU), a best-in-class online education and training program for pharmacy technicians. PTU offers the most extensive, flexible, and robust interactive courseware and training videos for medication learning available today, and supports or exceeds technician training requirements in all 50 states (including Washington D.C.). Its "right-sized" training programs are tailored for retail/community pharmacy and hospital, and include program options programs that meet or exceed the ASHP/ACPE national standards. In the past 12 months, PTU grads have achieved an average 77% pass rate on the PTCB certification exam — 20% higher than the national average of 58%. Specific PTU clients have even achieved pass rates averaging upwards of 80%. Additionally, PTU programs provide training to more technicians across retailers and hospitals than any other education provider. For more information, visit the TRC Healthcare website. About TRC Healthcare (Therapeutic Research Center) View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-online-sterile-compounding-training-program-accelerates-pharmacy-technician-prep-for-the-cspt-exam-300998917.html SOURCE TRC Healthcare |